Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System / Catalytic Converter Description and operation
The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes
carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides
of nitrogen (NOx).
Catalytic Converter (WCC)

Catalytic Converter (UCC)

Description
Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications
and the addition of special control components.
Modifications to the combust ...
Removal
WCC
1.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Exhaust Manifold")
UCC
1.
R ...
Other information:
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to your vehicle, you should not park
your vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously or fatally injured, and both your
vehicle and the trailer can be damaged if they unexpectedly roll downhill.
However, if you ever have to park your trailer on a hill, h ...
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine will probably be too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2.Place the shift lever in P (for Automatic transaxl ...